Tennessee acquires 985 acres to restore river once straightened 110 years ago
Authorities in Tennessee have bought 985 acres along the South Fork of the Forked Deer River. The river was straightened in 1916 to drain nearby land, but that change worsened flash flooding and erosion. The restoration project seeks to reduce flood risk and revive natural habitats. It will reconnect the river with its historic floodplain. The area is also expected to be opened to the public eventually.
This is an AI-generated summary. ShortSingh links to the original source for the complete article.


Discussion (0)
Log in to join the discussion and vote.
Log in